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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

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Grocery

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Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.13 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Egypt and 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Egypt.

0.57 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.3 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Egypt.

0.30 EUR
2.21 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.15 EUR (4.49 USD) in Egypt and 19.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Egypt.

4.15 EUR
19.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.66 EUR (3.95 USD) in Egypt and 16.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Egypt.

3.66 EUR
16.64 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in Egypt and 16.11 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Egypt.

2.54 EUR
16.11 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 0.97 EUR (1.05 USD) in Egypt and 14.79 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

0.97 EUR
14.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.63 EUR (0.68 USD) in Egypt and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Egypt.

0.63 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 4.38 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Egypt.

0.75 EUR
4.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Egypt and 3.63 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Egypt.

1.05 EUR
3.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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23.10 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt and 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Egypt.

0.12 EUR
2.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.3 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Egypt.

0.30 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 1.84 EUR (1.99 USD) in Egypt and 15.45 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

1.84 EUR
15.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Egypt.

0.51 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.16 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

0.16 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.19 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Egypt.

0.19 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.38 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 7.6 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.38 EUR
7.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.72 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 8.3 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

9.72 EUR
8.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt and 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

0.16 EUR
5.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.11 EUR (0.12 USD) in Egypt and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

0.11 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.35 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Egypt and 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

0.90 EUR
4.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.13 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Egypt and 7.4 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

0.91 EUR
7.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.28 EUR (1.38 USD) in Egypt and 9.25 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Egypt.

1.28 EUR
9.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.19 EUR (2.37 USD) in Egypt and 11.09 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Egypt.

2.19 EUR
11.09 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 10.97 EUR (11.86 USD) in Egypt and 92.45 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

10.97 EUR
92.45 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.83 EUR (1.98 USD) in Egypt and 23.11 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Egypt.

1.83 EUR
23.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Egypt.

0.08 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.39 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.22 EUR (0.24 USD) in Egypt and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Egypt.

0.22 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.29 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Egypt.

0.29 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 20.98 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 6.49 EUR (7.02 USD) in Egypt and 119.27 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

6.49 EUR
119.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.15 EUR (0.16 USD) in Egypt and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Egypt.

0.15 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.52 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt and 27.74 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Egypt.

0.52 EUR
27.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.07 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

0.07 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
4.16 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.19 EUR (2.37 USD) in Egypt and 16.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Egypt.

2.19 EUR
16.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 11.14 EUR (12.05 USD) in Egypt and 90.85 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

11.14 EUR
90.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.89 EUR (4.2 USD) in Egypt and 35.13 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

3.89 EUR
35.13 EUR

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.35 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 91.31 EUR (98.76 USD) in Egypt and 3514 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

91.31 EUR
3 514 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 56.81 EUR (61.45 USD) in Egypt and 2201 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

56.81 EUR
2 201 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 174.03 EUR (188.23 USD) in Egypt and 6559 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Egypt.

174.03 EUR
6 559 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 108.13 EUR (116.96 USD) in Egypt and 3798 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

108.13 EUR
3 798 EUR

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 48.06 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 271.1 EUR (293.23 USD) in Egypt and 13201 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

271.10 EUR
13 201 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 181.99 EUR (196.84 USD) in Egypt and 8575 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

181.99 EUR
8 575 EUR

Salary

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Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 58.64 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 94.54 EUR (102.25 USD) in Egypt and 5544 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

94.54 EUR
5 544 EUR

Hotels

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Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

64.2 EUR
95.9 EUR

Two stars

55.3 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

75.8 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

165 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

259 EUR
556 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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